Sidelights On THE LEGISLATURE
A column notes the legislature runs smoothly due to rules in a pink book. It cites Andrews challenging a bribery probe, Weiss's gas bill influence, and a suspension vote. Bert Mayhill backs lower gas rates, Harter advances public offense bills, while big measures like the budget and NRA relief await action.
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Andrews
Lafayette
House
Weiss
Indianapolis
Citizens’ Gas
Bert Mayhill
Bert
Washington
Congress
Former Camden Man Elected Speaker in Nevada Lower House
William Kennett, a former Camden resident, was elected speaker of the Nevada State Assembly. Born in Camden and educated there, he pursued business studies in Indianapolis, later moved to Ivees, served as clerk of the state supreme court from 1912 to 1914, and now runs a hotel in Tonopah. He is a Democrat elected without opposition.
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William Kennett
Camden
House of Representative
Nevada
Kennedy
Indianapolis
Ivees
Supreme Court
Tne
Tonopah
Kennett
Federal Post Office Building May Be Constructed
Information indicates the federal government considers building a post office in Delphi. An inspector will visit from Washington to study feasibility and site suitability. Delphi was listed in Garner public works bill discussions from 1932 with a proposed $70,000 appropriation.
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Delphi
Ambrose O’connel
Execu
Duerall
Postal Department
Telphi
Washington
Garner Public Works
nThe
Oracles Ready for Flora Badgers Friday Night Clash
The Oracles conducted light practices this week ahead of their rhnd battle with Flora Badgers Friday evening at the armory. A large crowd is expected as both teams, with Flora holding a string of wins, seek the sectional title favorite. Flora won the first meeting on their home floor on November 28. Since then both have beaten Camden and Delph by small margins, signaling a tight result tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Badgers
Floc
Camden
Delph
Delphi Movie Goers Snub Garbo and Barrymore Trio
Delphi residents show little interest in Garbo Barrymore Clarke Gable Crawford films. Shirley Temple and Will Rogers draw the crowds while "One Night of Love" and mystery fare fail. Tarzan pictures perform well, with Temple and Rogers rated as real stars. "Little" and "David Harum" attract the largest crowds of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garbo
Arc
Shirley Temple
Will Rogers
J. M. Gardner
Delphi
Barrymore Brothers
Clarke Gijble
Robert Montgomery
Joan Crawford
Temple
I Marker
David Harum
Realities Theme Promises Young People Day at Rockfield Church
Rockfield Presbyterian invites worshipers to a morning service next Sunday for Young People's Day with talks by Mary Bowman and Katherine Burke on the theme Realities. Everett Flora will read scripture. Rev. H. Hugo will give the benediction. Offering supports Christian Education. Music by Mildred Bowman and June Smith. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Clay Metsger near Pyrmont died this morning at four months old.
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Rockfield Presbyterian Church
Mary Bowman
Katherine Burke
Everett Flora
Rev. H. Hugo
Mildred Bowman
June Smith
Clay Metsger
Pyrmont
Burrows Youth Jailed for Theft Case
Lawrence Randolph, jailed awaiting trial in the county jail, allegedly stole a watch and five dollars from his mother in law. Sheriff Arthur Anderson arrested him Monday night. Jack Grimm spent the weekend with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Randolph
Randolph
Arthur Anderson
Jack Grimm
Mrs
Eid Grimm
Community Ghost No 1 Haunts Mears Property on Cameda Road
The Citizen investigates reader letters about Ghost No 2 in Back Creek township near the Old Daughtery Mill barn. The January feature on Ghost No 1 prompts Mrs Berta next door to seek details on location and habits. The paper plans to report further on ghostly activity in the area.
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The
Citizen
Mears
Cameda Road
Berta
Bbck Creek
Physician to Aid Monroe Indigents Under New Plan
Monroe township residents faced rising relief costs as 30 percent fewer people on aid still increased bills. Trustee William Wingard announced a single physician would provide medical services for the indigent population and called for lump sum bids from Flora doctors to be submitted by February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Township
Deer Creek
William Wingard
Flora
Democratic Women Elect New Leaders
New officers have been elected for the Carroll County Democratic club. They are Mrs. Margaret Afflis president, Mrs. Effie Guckien of Washington township vice president and Miss Helen Stewart of Rock Creek township secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Women’s Dembatic Club
Margaret Afflis
Effie Guckien
Washington Township
Helen Stewart
Rock Creek Township
Ethel Hargraves Sells Beauty Shop On Main Street
Miss Ethel Hargraves has sold her beauty shop on Main Street to Ada Bowsher of Monticello a Rainbow Beauty Academy graduate. Hargraves will remain in the shop as operator. Melba Wasson daughter of Mr and Mrs Brady Wasson of Burrows is in Cass Co Hospital for emergency appendicitis operation in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hargraves
Main Street
Ada Bowsher
Monticello
Rainbow Beauty Academy
Indianapolis
Hargraves
Melba Wasson
Brady Wasson
Burrows
Rockfield High School
Cass Co
Dog Alerts Fire at Reed Boyles Home
A small dog pulled at Reed Boyles’ trousers Tuesday night as election returns came in and led him to a kitchen fire. The blaze grew quickly beyond control before the Delphi fire department arrived. Clyde Myers, son-in-law who lost belongings in an earlier January fire, had moved in with the Boyles and salvaged some of his furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Bolges
Delphi
Boyles
Clyde Myers
Prize Feature Honors Sister DeSales Story
The best story prize goes to Mrs Henry B Wilson for the death of Sister DeSales founder of the Del Phi Mission. The winner receives a four month Citizen subscription or two Arc theater tickets by visiting the office. Submit items next week. News stays fresh until published. Small items may win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Wilson
Sister DeSales
Delphi Mission
Citizen
Arc Theater
Sister DeSales Dies at Good Samaritan Hospital
Delphi remembers Sister DeSales who opened the Delphi Mission over thirty years ago and beautified the parish. She supervised tree planting on the street lawn and planted the maple at the convent door on Monroe Street. Reverend Mother M. Xavier recalls her kindness and spiritual power in the classroom. The incident leaves Delphi residents with lasting memories of her work and influence.
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Delphi
Sister DeSales
Good Samaritan Hospital
Kokomo
St. Joseph’s Church
Monroe Street
Mission
Monroe St
M. Xavier
DeSales
Delphi’s Last Civil War Veteran Recalls Battles and Town Life
Charles Sheets, 86, Delphi’s sole Civil War veteran, recalls enlisting before turning 16, fighting at Nashville and Franklin, and living alone on a farm. He notes AEF hardships, supports limited old age aid, praises Roosevelt, and favors a modest pension plan. He enjoys radio and Prairie Farmer, and says Delphi is much Better than 50 years ago.
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Delphi
Charles Sheets
Union
Mr. Sheets
Metzger Lumber Company Buys Burrows Yard
The Metzger Lumber Company of Delphi and partners H B Wilson Roy Metzger and Urban Weitzel took control of Burrows Lumber Company. Tom Sink remains manager of the Burrows yard with strong local support and his daughter to work in the office. Shipments from Delphi begin in March to stock the yard. Curtis McCain retires and J E Stewart moves to Forest as school head.
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Metzger Lumber Company
Delphi
H. B. Wilson
Roy Metzger
Urban Weitzel
Burrows Lumber Company
Tom Sink
Sink
Burrows
Burrows Yard
Curtis McCain
Flaglers Will Open Series of Programs Over WFAA Dallas
Mr and Mrs Charles Flagler will open a new series of programs over station WFAA in Dallas Texas next Tuesday with daily performances except Saturdays and Sundays Flagler previously served as master of ceremonies at the Oriental theatre Detroit four years ago introducing Believe It or Not Ripley to a vaudeville audience He recently received an autographed Ripley photo noting he was the first to introduce Ripley in vaudeville in 1935
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Flagler
WFAA
Dallas
Texas
Fred Hoke to Speak at Delphi Chamber Banquet
The Delphi Chamber invites the public to a Tuesday banquet at 6 30 p m at the Presbyterian church with Fred Hoke director of the National Emergency Council delivering the address. A business session follows to discuss town problems in an open forum and ticket purchases are urged for planning.
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Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Fred Hoke
National Emergency Council
Hoke
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Iona Crook Dies Sudden at Yeoman
Mrs. Iona Crook, 54, Jefferson township resident and wife of trustee Charles Crook, died suddenly of a heart attack at her home near Yeoman. A Yeoman M E church member, she leaves five sons and four daughters. The body was taken to Grimm and Son funeral home. funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iona Crook
Jefferson Township
Yeoman
Crook
Charles Crook
M. E. Church
Joseph
Myron
Logansport
Claude
Glen
Washington
Paul
Del
195 Foot Seine Seized By Warden In Lafayette Area
Game Warden Bert Ballhauve stopped a vehicle near the bicycle bridge and recovered 2 sacks of fish and a 195 foot seine from Pittsburg fishermen Wallie Smith and Buck Bowman. They admitted fishing in the Wabash near Lafayette by tying the seine to shore and towing in a semicircle. Fine totaled 47 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ballhauve
Wallie Smith
Buck Bowman
Ballhauve
Pittsburg
Damage suit filed for 25000 against Pennsylvania railroad
Chris Livingston sues the Pennsylvania railroad for 25000 damages in circuit court before a jury. Plaintiff's attorneys are Long, Yarlett of Logansport, Cartwright, Wason and Ives. Defendant's lawyers are Myers, Harker and Irwin of Frankfort and Smock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Livingston
Pennsylvania Railroad
Long and Yarlett
Logansport
Cartwright
Wason and Ives
Myers
Harker and Irwin
Frankfort
Smock
Halleck Seizes Indiana Seat in GOP Victory
Charles Halleck wins Indiana second district in a party sweep, defeating Ex-Representative George R. Durgan by a 5 093 vote margin. Halleck carries 11 of 13 counties, loses Cass and Tippecanoe, and becomes the sole Indiana Republican in Congress. He vows support for the President without being a rubber stamp. Durgan endorses full cooperation with the recovery program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Halleck
Jasper County
George R. Durgan
Halleck
Cass
Tippecanoe
Victorius
Frederick Landis
Indiana
Durgan
J L Whiteman Starts Real Estate Business
Former County Auditor J E Whiteman enters real estate trade acting as broker for grain elevators and handling feeder cattle and hogs. He set up a temporary office at the Whiteman elevator.
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J. E Whiteman
Whiteman
Southwest Trip For Bradshaws And Smocks
Mr and Mrs Bradshaw and their son Charles depart for an extended southwest tour with planned stops in Dallas and San Antonio and a probable return around April first. Purdue professor George Smock visits his mother Mrs James Smock during semester break and attends a Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Will Smock at Burrows where Will Smock is improving after illness.
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George Smock
Purdue
James Smock
Will Smock
Burrows
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Carroll County
Camden Mai
Federal Postal Building
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Go Foy
Rockfield
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Charley Cartwright
Everett Baer
Chamber of Commerce
John McDowell
James Obear
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Monroe
Dog
Reed Boyles
Hall
Market Izen
Ockley
Nashville
Franklin
Tennessee
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J. E. Stewart
Burlington
Forest
Flaglers
Emergency Council
Grimm and Son Funeral Home
Victor Halleck
Republican Party
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Jackson
Jefferson
Madison
Rock Creek
J. L. Whiteman
R. G. Bradshaw Motor Sales
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